Yes you would be required to carry a contractors license and the state would require to carry liability insurance and a bond.
It depends on the specific requirements of the office or business you are cleaning for. Some offices may require you to have insurance and bonding for liability and protection purposes. It is advisable to check with the office or business owner to determine if insurance and bonding are necessary.
Yes you should be bonded. You will need what they call is a surety bond. This protects you against any employee theft of customer's property.
anonymous
No
people might drive through your house.
If you need a contractors license then the state would require you to have liability and a bond.
Wouldn't hurt, I'd contact an agent and seek advise on what risks might be associated with this business that I need protection from.
It depends on what state you live in, the laws vary. In most states you have to be licensed, bonded and insured. The fines can be $10,000+ for being caught working without proper licensing.
This depends on your business classification and your local business statutes. If you determine you do need to be bonded, contact your local insurance agent and buy an insurance bond. The type of bond will depend on your business classification. Most likely what you actually need is for your business to be " Insured ". In other words. Commercial General liability. Many if not most Bond Issuers will not issue you a bond if you do not carry appropriate Insurance for your business venture. being Bonded is not the same as being Insured.
No matter what state you are in, if you desire to start a home improvement business you will need a business license and will also need to be bonded and insured.
Without knowing the state, in which you are operating, I cannot say for sure, but I am guessing there is not a particular law that requires it, but rather the individuals, for which you are house-sitting, require it to ensure you are able to pay for any damage to the property that you may cause. By being bonded and insured you are ensuring there are funds available to pay for any damage you may cause.
The answer lies in what your state laws are. But generally you need at least an occupational license. Potentially you need a specified licensure.
You need to be insured where you live.